Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Ag Solutions needs funds to hire a director as the group continues to seek cost-effective ways for farmers to deal with excess manure in the Grand Lake Watershed.
COLDWATER - Thursday's ACME baseball doubleheader between Celina and Coldwater mixed a strong pitching performance in the opening game with a meltdown in the nightcap.
ST HENRY - In a rivalry game, a big lead is never safe.
St. Henry had as much as a six-run lead against Marion Local but had to hold off the Flyers to the final out in coming away with an 11-10 win in Mercer County ACME baseball action Thursday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
